About Us

Matthew R. Baumgarth, DDS, MS

Dr. Baumgarth is a second generation dentist originally from Michigan. Dr. Baumgarth attended the University of Notre Dame receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992. He then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1996 from the University of Michigan. In 1997, Dr. Baumgarth completed a year-long general practice residency at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center here in Oregon. He then returned to the Midwest, where he attended Northwestern University and earned his Master of Science degree and Endodontic certificate in 1999.

What is an Endodontist?

Endodontists are specialists in saving teeth, committed to helping you maintain your natural smile for a lifetime. They have at least two years of additional education to become experts in performing root canal treatment and diagnosing and treating tooth pain.

While all endodontists are dentists, less than three percent of dentists are endodontists. Just like a doctor in any other field, endodontists are specialists because they've completed an additional two or more years of training beyond dental school. Their additional training focuses on diagnosing tooth pain and performing root canal treatment and other procedures relating to the interior of the tooth. In many cases, a diseased tooth can be saved with endodontic treatment. For this reason, endodontists proudly refer to themselves as "specialists in saving teeth."